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Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
How an Earthquake Sounds.

A writer in the London World says A frightful, grinding noise, harsh, grat- ing, terrible, like the passing of some giant removals van, carrying Cleopatra's Needle or Memnon's Head; 8 sound as of the passing by of the biggest traction engine that ever was made, multiplied by forty; a sensation of being shaken violently in ones bed, in g. house that shook and rattled, and vibrated with the ever-increasing violence, which seemed to presage the immediate fall and ruin of the building was what the peaceful dwelers in Cannes experienced between sleeping and waking on the morning of Ash Wednesday, at o'clock, town time, by all the clocks along all the length of the Riviera. By the time these ten seconds were over and the earth was at rest again, everybody on the Riviera was very much awake, and some there were who woke to find that ten seconds of earthquake very seri- ous calamity.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
First Day of the Interstate Law.

At the New York offices of the railroad com panies business showed very little change on account of the Interstate law, which had it's first day of trial. Freight agents said that their business was on somewhat reduced scale. This they attributed to the fact that most of the shippers labored under the idea that the new schedules raised rates, and had rushed their goods forward during the latter half of March and there was now Hull. It would, they thought, last only two or three weeks.
 The passenger business was not affected and inqulrers could be answered in brief with the stereotyped phrase, ''same old rates.'' The Baltimore and Ohio passenger schedule was received. It simply makes table for the public of the ''cut" rates that it has been giv- ing for long time. These arc no longer cut rates, as they were allowed last Wednesday at the meeting of general agents at Co missioner Fink's office. The following are the second- class rates to principal points: Chicago, S14.00; Cincinnati, S12.O0; Louisville, S15 %; St. Louis, s17,50; New Orleans, 27.OO; St. Paul, S23. 3.oo; San Francisco, 59.35.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
FOREIGN ITEMS.

Victoria, Empress, is at Aix-les-B Rains.
 -Canada's shipbuilding interests are said to be on the decline.
 A severe storm visited the coasts of Great Britain and France.
 The North of England is up in arms against the Coercion bill.
 -Seven-eights of the infantry barracks at Aldershot, England, were burned.
 MT. Joseph Cowen gave forcible views on the foolhardiness of the British Government.
 Prince Alexander of Battenberg has again declined to be reelected as ruler of Bulgaria.
 England threatens to Lombard Haytien ports if Tortugas Island or $1 ,0OO,0 ,000 is not given her.
 Monte Carlo, having escaped danger dur ing the Riviera earthquakes, has had some serious landslides.
 A Newfoundland barkentine struck an ice berg and foundered, five of her crew of eight men being drowned.
 A Yankee fisherman got away from the first fire of the season.
 A disturbance occurred at the town of Za- bern, Alsace, during which number of re- cruits hauled down the German flag from the official buildings. About twenty men were concerned in the affair, several of whom have been arrested.
 The Chesapeake Nail Works, employing about 200 men, and the Lochiel and Paxton furnaces in Harrisburg, Pa., have ceased oper- ations until the railroad and transportation companies reach some conclusion regarding freight rates The mill owners say they can not continue business under the Interstate act as interpreted now.
 The French Government has ordered a man-of-war, now in West Indian waters, to proceed to Port t-au-Prince to protect the Flu ropeans there in view of reports of threat ened massacre by the Haytians in the event ot their Government complying with the de- old claims. Advices received by the Haytian legation in Paris from Port-an-Princc say the Haytians are much excited over Great Brltain's demand, but deny that they have threatened to massacre foreigners.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
The Esquimau Dog.

The Washington Post says: General A. w. Greedy opened the course of Sat, urday afternoon lectures at the National Museum yesterday, talking on Animals of the Arctic Region" He corrected many popular misapprehensions in re- gard to the animals of the Arctic region. The size and ferocity of the polar bear had been much exaggerated, and he characterized it as the most cowardly member of the bear family. He de- scribed the Arctic fox, the wolf, hare, musk OK, and the ermine, with its coat of pure white fur in winter, changing in summer to 8 primrose yellow, inter mingled with browns and chocolates of understandable beauty. Arctic animals seemed perfectly indifferent to the cold, and even when the thermometer regis tered 70 and 75 degrees below zero the Esquimau dogs could not be prevailed upon to remain indoors.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
LIVE FOOD FOR SNAKES.
Reasons Why Lawmakers Should Not Meddle with Big Serpents.
From the Philadelphia Record.1


 The bill which has been brought be- fore the Pennsylvania Legislature through the efforts of benevolent people, and which is intended, among other things, to prohibit the feeding of live animals to snakes in the menageries and geological gardens, is looked upon with much disfavor by owners of reptiles and those interested in zoology. In event of its becoming law this measure would prove great obstacle to owners of zo- ological collections, and would result in depriving such exhibitions of an attrac- tive and important feature.
 ''Snakes are very particular as to their diet, said Head Keeper Byrne of the Geological Garden. "They will not touch any food that is s1neared or has any odor, and they will not eat anything unless allowed to kill it themselves. They are often very irregular in their eating, and under such circumstances they will eat only the most tempting food, if indeed they can be induced to take anything. Now, there is our big anaconda. He came here last July and has not eaten anything since. When eating regularly he ought to feed every day. He has just shed his skin, and will probably eat before long. We are trying him now with different kinds of food to see if he cannot be induced to eat. Every night we put before him & spring chicken, guinea pig, or some other small animal, but thus far he has shown no inclination to partake of any of them. Difficult as it is to induce them to eat live food, it would be utterly impossible to get them to touch dead meat, or to mix up any food which they would take. If we should be prohibited from giving live food to our snakes we would be obliged to give up keeping them. I cannot see anything cruel about giving live food to snakes. It is their natural way of living, and l see no reason why they should not live in the same way in confinement Most people have an idea that we feed the snakes before the visitors, but it is not so. We never feed them until after the last visi- tor has left the grounds at night, and then no one is present but the keeper.
 'It would be great loss in more ways than one to give up keeping col lection of snakes. In addition to their forming an important feature of the gar den, they are very valuable from medi cal point of view. Many physicians come here from time to time to get poi son from the venomous reptiles. This poison is a very valuable remedy in cer- tain forms of nervous diseases, and if this source of supply be removed it will be serious loss: The manner in which this poison is obtained is quite interest ing. The keeper, armed with a thick glove, seizes the snake around the neck, and presents small glass to the irritat- ed animal. The snake bites viciously at the glass, into which the poison flows. In this way it is collected from the rat tlesnakes and the deadly little copper head, as well as some others"
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKS.

The work of building the new steamship Pocahontas of the Arrow Line, which, accord ing to her designer, will be able to cross the Atlantic in less than six days has been begun at Alexandria, Va.
 The hoisting works of the Nevada Queen Mine at Tuscarora, New, were destroyed by the explosion of box of giant powder which had been placed near the boiler to thaw. The boiler also exploded. Five men were seriously injured.
 James Artery, former employee of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, gets & verdict in the Federal Court in Du- buque, Iowa, for s13,5Oo damages against the company. He was run over by hand-car and his lower limbs and back paralyzed.
 pr. Bland, of the Indian Defence Associ- ation, says, regarding the statement that the association had determine1 to go upon the reservation and urge the Indians not to accept the provisions of the Land Severalty bill, that it had no such purpose.
 Captain Andersen, navigating officer of the Coronet, arrived on the Baltic, and in the midst of his dramatic recital of the voyage re- ceived news of the death of his child.
 Two Indiana men of wealth blew out the gas in their room in Chicago hotel One died and the other is still suffering from the result ing inhalation.
 The body of we'll dressed man, evidently the victim of sand-bag operators, was found in a baggage car on the Iron Mountain Rail- road, at Netteton, partially decomposed. It had been sent from Baton Rouge.
 The fishermen of the Eastern States are so indignant at the conduct of Canadian cruisers that they demand non-intercourse or fight.
 --Jentc Jeffrey Harrison, the young Queen of Qypsies, who died four months ago, was buried at Dayton, Ohio, with peculiar and interesting ceremonies.
 Bishop Littlejohn has returned from abroad.
 -Col. King -Harman, Conservative Member of Parliament for the Isle of Thalet, has been appointed Under Secretary for Ireland.
 The Hon. Platt Potter, the oldest living ex-Member of the New York Assembly and ex- Justice of the Supreme Court, celebrated his s7th birthday at Schenectady.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
Looking-Glasses for Tralnps.

Mrs. Isabella Beecher Hooker, a sister of the late Henry Ward Feecher, featuring in New York on s'Police Ref 1rm," advanced some new ideas of prison reform. She would have looking-glasses in each cell where tramps are placed. In the morning she would have the tramps washed, and fed on oat meal and beans. He should be made to wash his own clothing and cook his own dinner, and after 8 month of this training there would be hope of reforming him. Every policeman, Mrs. Hooker said, should be gentleman or gentlewoman, and should not smoke, drink, or use bad language. Among the most startling changes proposed, Mrs. Hooker would have the police skilled ip the use of firearms. The fire department should be under command of the police super. intend mt, who might use the streams instead of clubs in aueliing riot. The surerintend- ent of police should be chosen by election
 both men and women voting, and the office might be filled by either man or womal.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
A MINING DISASTER.
SIX MEN KILLED AND THIR-
 TEEN SUFFOCATED.
Gas in a Goal Mine at Savanna, I. T.
 Explodes with Fatal Results.

The fact of terrible explosion is tele- graphed from Savanna, by which six miners were killed A rescuing party was organized and sent down into the mine, but they were overpowered by gas and twelve were suffocated before they could be taken out, making eigh- teen dead in all. The mines are worked main- ly by foreigners, and most of the victims are Italians.
 The body of gas fired must have been im- mense, as the torrent of flames forced from the mouth of the slope was over a hundred feet in height and illuminated the whole coun- try like an immense flash of lightning. It was followed with such a concussion as to startIe everyone for miles around, and peo- pie in the immediate vicinity were severe ly shocked. The engine house and lifting works, structure more than 100 feet long and two stories high, was blown into splinters by the current driven out of the slope and ill a few minutes was en- velopad in flames. From the character of the building, and it being literally saturated with oil, 1t was not possible to save anything from the flames.
 There were six men in the mine at the mo- ment of the explosion, which occurred at noon. These men were all killed. Their names are as follows: Miles Jarrett, Dave Jones, Hugh Dooey, William Barnes, Charles Parsons, Bert French.
 The most distressing part of the accident is the suffocation of thirteen more who were at- tempting, with others, to reach the fated men. The following are their names: James Ward, James McGinniss, Fred Batz, Thomas Maven, Mike Kelly, Thomas Daniels, George Hill, Pat Clancy, Robert Miller, Pat Pagan, John Will Hams, Peter Renald, William Hudson.
 The workings of the two mines run to- gether far down in the mines, but these means of communication have never been at- tended to or kept open or in order, although they furnish the only means of escape from one mine to another, and now when they are needed it is impossible to get sufficient ail through these old disused entries to enable the men to prosecute the search.
 Out of the first party five were lost and are still in the mine. A second party of twelve o1 fifteen went down. At this writing eight of these are reported lost in the mine, overcome with the after-damp, and undoubtedly dead.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
Mason & Hamlin Pianos.

The new mode of piano construction, invented and introduced by Mason & Hanlin in 1882, is an assured success, tested and proved, many of the best judges having pronounced it "the great est improvement in pianos of the cen tury" By it musical tones of remarka- ble brightness and purity are obtained, and tuning is required less than one quarter as often as in the old system. An illustrated catalogue, fully explaining the improvements, will be sent free to any address.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13

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 Dr. Pierce's FavOrite Prescription is the outgrowth, or result, of this great and valuable experience. Thousands of testimonials, received from patients and from physicians who have tested it in the more aggravated and obstinate cases which had baftied their skill, prove it to be the the most wonderful remedy ever devised for the relief and cure of suffering women. It is not recommended as a Y" cure-al," but as most perfect Specific for woman's peculiar ailments.
 As powerful, invigoratfng tonic, it imparts strength to the whole, system, and to the uterus, or womb and it's ap- pendages, in particular. For overworked, s'worn-out," 1" rundown" facilitated teach CTS, miIliners, dressmakers, seamstresses "shop-girls." housekeepers, nursing moth CTS, and feeble women generally, pr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the great est earthly boon, being unequalled as an appetizing cordial and restorative tonic. It promotes digestion and assimilation of food.
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Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
Iron in MiSSiSSippi.

Prof. Johnson of the United States Geologi- cal Survey and Prof. Meyers, State Chemist of Mississippi, have just returned from an exten- sive prospecting trip in Winston County. They report having found iron deposits of working quantity and quality, and a good supply of limestone lying adjacent. The indications point also to the presence of iron pyrites in paying quantity. The find is along the old survey of the Natchez, Jackson and Columbus Railroad, and near what may become the line of the Gulf and Ship Island Raiload. The ore is undergoing chemical analysis.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13

The death of Abbie Lindsey, the insane pauper who escaped from the Prescott Aims house four weeks ago, says Springfield, Mass, the institution by the State Board of Lunacy and Charity. Mrs. s. M. Brown, of Westboro, was sent there, and found that the building was unfit for occupancy. The selectmtn had used ball and chain on the legs of in- mates and had confined them in small, loath- some rooms Mrs. Lindsey was horsewhipped and ducked in water when she pleaded to go home. She was assigned to watch with dy- ing inmate, whereupon she jumped from window and escaped in blinding snow-storm. Her remains were found about three-quarters of mile from tho Glnshouse. Crows had eaten the face. The body was in . kussliug position.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13

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 "Favorite Prcscription,'' when taken in connection with the use of Dr. Piercc's Golden Medical Discovery, and small laxa- tive doses of pr. Pierce's Purgative Pellets Iittle Liver Pills) cures Liver, Kidney and Bladder diseases. Their combined use also removes blood taints, and abolishes can- cerous and scrofulous humors from the system.
 "Favorite Prescription" is the only medicine for women sold, by druggists, under a positive guarantee, from the manufacturers, that it will give satisfac- tion in every case, or money will be re- funded. This guarantee has been printed on the bottle-wrapper, and faithfully car ried out for many years. Large bottles QOO doses $1.0O, or six bottles for $500.
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Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
Against Members of the Texas House

H. 8. Garfield, the newspaper man who was recently imprisoned by ord r of the Texas House of Representatives for having caused the arrest of the Speaker during session, has filed suit for damages against J. C.. Carr, Sergeant-at-Arnis of the House, and the fifty eight members of the body who voted for his imprisonment. He claims $25 for actual dam- ages, S10,0OO for damages in character and The members against whom the suit is brought were served with citations and shortly after the Legislature adjourned they held meeting to decide upon what course to pursue. Those present agreed that each would pay his pro-rata shareof the expense of defending the suit,
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
Extensive Strike of Masons.

An extensive strike of stone masons and their laborers and mortar mixers in Boston, Newton Centre, and Birmingham, Mass, has been begun, to obtain nine hours per day, with the same rate of wages hitherto paid for ten hours work. This strike is aimed princi- pally at those contractors who are not members of the Master Builders Association or of the Mechanics Exchange Association, the strikers being willing to accept the terms offered by those connected with thsss associations, viz, nine hours per day md pay by the houx.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13

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NO ASSESSMENTS.

Anyone fnsuring therefore fer tho current 6eax will only be required to pay . cash pre-. ufum, which will cover all liability. i In case of loss it is provided in the charter that if it cannot De amicably adjusted, it shall Ps referred to two disinterested persons, one 70 be chosen by each party, and if they cannot agrss, they shall choose . third, and the de- oisdon thus rendered shall be final
 Information and circulars may be obtained Sy addressing
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
WASHINGTON NEWS

The Sec retary of the Navy invites propo- sals for building five new war vessels.
 The President appointed Benton J. Hall, of Iowa, to be Commissioner of Patents, vice M. V. Montgomery, resigned.
 -Senor Corral, the Bolivian Minister to this country, presented letters of recall to Presi- dent Cleveland. It is understood that Senor Corral has been relieved at his own request.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
Failing Health.

Ton years ago my health began to fail. I was troubled with a distressing Cough, Night Sweats, Weakness, and Nervous ness. I tried various remedies pre- scribed by different physicians. but became SO weak that could not go up stairs without stopping to rest My friends recommended ne to try Ayers Sarsaparilla, which did, and l am now as healthy and strong as ever. - Mrs. E. l.. Williams, Alexandria, Minn.
 1have used Ayers Sarsaparilla, in my family, for Scrofula. and know, if it is taken faithfully, that it will thoroughly eradicate this terrible disease. l have also prescribed it as a tonic, as we'll as an alternative, and must say that 1 honestly believe 1t to be the best blood medicine ever rcompounded.-W.F r. Fowler NJ. D. D- ID E Graanvilie Tam
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13

Tho prcprietors of the Moxie Nerve Food, that is creating such excitement all over the country as a rem edy for the liquor habit and nervt us exhaustion, or results of overwork, talk the best sense ct. They say the nervous syst em is the seat of life, and controls the functions of the body. The functions of the body are to take nutrition and get rid of a cor responding amornt of o q and impure mate- rial. If the nerves stro g eEo ,gh to do this, we ar well, and the blood purities itself evel y day; if not, we are ill. That is the whole sys- tenn of health in nutshell.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13

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Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13

Young or middle-sge1 ren. suffering from nervous debility or ndred affections, should addres with 10 en, n stamps for large treat- Buffalo, N. '.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
TOBACCO INSURANCE. The Tobacco Growers' MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.," or
 North Canaan, Ct., 1nsure all Tobacco Against Loss or
 Damage by HAIL.

The Company was chartered by the legisla- tnre of Connecticut, in 1880, and has been do- Ing business for six years.
 It has fully met the object of it's organiza- doo, and has in each year, although the losses have been many and great, paid them all in full, and has . small surplus on hand. The plan of insuring with . cash premium alone was adopted in 1884 (no note being re- quired), and 1t has proved satisfaetory and successful to all-there can be
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13
Smallpox on a Vessel from China.

The steamer Peking, arrived at San Francis board HOO Chinese, among whom smallpox broke out ten days after leaving Hong Kong. E is quarant3nsd and the malls have been euuagAAod.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-13

The rage among English ladies for tailor made garments is so great that Queen Victoria has given an order for tailor-made crown.